Hamacher Pinot noir 03
94 Point Parker Wine Advocate
Also: Shea 'Estate' Pinot noir 05 is Shipping
Raptor Ridge back in stock

Top scored Oregon Pinot noir in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
Eric Hamacher's Pinot noir 03.

At the time Parker gave the rating (June 2006), the wine had not been released. Eric Hamacher waits until his wines are ready, usually two years after most Oregon wineries. Very little of the Hamacher 2003 Pinot noir was made. Yields were down in a very hot season. We're offering a mixed case of Hamacher 2002 and 2003.

Just released
Hamacher Pinot noir 02/03 Case
$490.00
save $28.70 from retail.
http://www.northwest-wine.com/Hamacher-Pinot-noir-Case-Pack.html

Case contain six bottles each:
6- Hamacher Pinot noir 03
6- Hamacher Pinot noir 02

Hamacher Pinot noir 03 $44.95
http://www.northwest-wine.com/Hamacher-Pinot-noir.html
Only available in the Hamacher Pinot noir 02/03 Case

Wine Advocate says about the 03: 94 Points: " My mouth watered as I pulled in the superb aromas of the 2003 Pinot Noir. A hedonist’s delight, it displays candied cherries, vanilla beans, hints of smoked bacon, ripe black plums, and Asian spices.

This wine has unbridled power, massive concentration, sublimely sweet fruit, and awesome richness. Dominated by black cherries and black raspberries, it slathers across the palate in viscous waves, then lingers for 45 seconds or more in the finish

. If this decadent wine gains in complexity with time it will be mind-boggling! Projected maturity: 2007-2015."

.Hamacher Pinot noir 02 $37.30/$41.45
http://www.northwest-wine.com/hamacherwines.html

Wine Advocate rating 90+ points: "The black fruit and fresh herb-scented wine builds on the palate to reveal loads of black cherreis and blackberries ensconced in considerable quantities of tannin. This wine has impressive depth, concentration, and power, most likely enough to sustain its significant structure. Projected maturity 2008-2015."

From the winery: "A racy, vibrant wine with bright red fruits underlain by spicy plum and cedar notes. Sweet & supple with a long finish-- will only improve for years to come."Tasting notes from Marcus: Kudos to Eric Hamacher--he crafted a 2002 Pinot beauty. With the glass two feet away, you immediately notice the deep ruby color. Deep is a theme with this wine as intense dark cherry aromas burst from the glass, highlighted by dried rose and white flower notes. Focused red and black cherry flavors form a plump core, while Eric's patience is rewarded with impeccably integrated oak. We're still thinking about the finish--it's that long--and the impressive balance that will allow the wine to evolve for several years. This is a must-have for your cellar.

FYI, Bryce 03 and St innocent White Rose 03 shared the 94 point honors. Both were sold out a year ago.

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Shea Estate Pinot noir 05 Now Shipping
$40.50 case price/$45
http://www.northwest-wine.com/Shea-Vineyard-Estate-Pinot-noir-2005.html

The 2004 was #15 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 List, now the 2005 is here. The wine will only be available until the end of January, if supply lasts.

We're even more excited about the 2005's than we were at this point with the 2004's. A transparency to the flavors is present, allowing layers and layers of intriguing fruit and fascinating spice/incense/perfume notes. The finish is long and reiterates the flavors, adding a sense of silky tannins and velvety lushness to the experience.

The nose of the Shea Estate 05 offers raspberry, red cherry, black cherry, black raspberry, toast, and red raspberry jam. Flavors are of red and black cherry, raspberry, and sweet rich fruit. There's less sense of barrel toast and more sense of integration in the 2005 than there was in the 2004 at this point in its development. Integration, intensity, and complexity are all words that come to mind in describing this wine.

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Back in Stock
Highest Rated Oregon Pinot noirs
http://www.northwest-wine.com/Oregon-Pinot-Noir.html
Raptor Ridge Shea, Reserve, Willamette Valley
Carlton Cellars 05, Boedecker

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